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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Correspondence of THE M1NER--
MISSOULA MENTIONINGS.
"G'' Says Sanders Is Going To Idaho
To Cut His ssPOle.0
MlssouLA STATION, January 13, lSt

MlssoULA STATION, January 13, 1887.
Prominent among the visitors yesterday
was Chief Arlee, OF the Flatheads, and seve-
raj OF bis tribe. This Chief might rightfully
be called the Fat Chief or Indian Of the
Northwest, as his weight is over two hun
dred and his height is five feet, four inches
We learn from friend OF Peter Romans,
United States Indian Agent for the Flat
heads, that he-Major Ronan-has been
confined to his bed for the last three weeks
ieet ana fSWg tWeg and bad swelling St the
can move around the house little ON
crutches.
Ten OF the Flathead indians have been
equipped with new suits, six shooters and
Winchester rifles. These worthless are to
do duty as policemen on the reserve. There
is also being constructed by the Jesuit
missionaries at St. Ignatius, Missoula, two
jails one for males and the other for ie-
males. With the new jails and new po
licemen probabilities ARE there will be some
hard cases pent up. Big Jim, who
figured prominently in the Coombs Bader
racket at Arlee. in 1885, is still on the re.
serve. He should be given lodgings in the
new quarters. Chinook winds are blowing
to-day. Snow going fast.
Col. w. F. Sanders and President Dana,
OF thu Montana Union railway; A. B. Ham
mond and F. w. Gilbert, Sup't of the r. NJ.
division OF the Northern Pacific railway,
went west on a special yesterday morning.
1t was learned-very quietly-that Col.
Sanders was going to Idaho to cut his flag
pole. G.
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SOUND ADVICE.
John bright gives some Hot Heads .
Pointer or Two.

John Hright gives some Hot Heads .
Pointer or Two.
LONDON, January 14.-John Bright, in a
letter declining an invitation to attend .
meeting OF the advocates of federation on
the ground that he has no sympathy with
the objects and purposes thereof, asks the
projectr = Of the movement how the pro-
posed federation would deal with the fish
cries q ,putes between Canada and the
United States. II Canada were Independent
he asserts she would yield to the arguments
of her powerful neighbor, and it there were
no Dolninion Of Canada the dispute would
soon have been settled by English conces-
sion OF Americas reasonable claims. The
federation project, he said, is mainly the
offspring OF the lingo spirit, which clamors
for vast and continually widening empire,
and seams almost ready to boast that the
empire can fight the world, outside of her
own limits. Bright says he would recon-.
mend sensible men to let the question rest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, January 14.-Owing to the
fact that there was not full attendance
of members OF the House the Committee
on Pensions to-day reported the bills
granting pension to Mrs. Logan aud to
the widow of Gen. +. P. Blair, were not
acted upon but were made the special
order for Tuesdays meeting.
The sub COMMITTEES on Postoffices and
Postroads OF the House to-day finished
the Postofice Appropriation bill and it is
expected that the measure will be reported
to the House early next week. The total
appropriation made by the bill is $685.
68S, $50, or 81, 323, 1877 more than the
appropriation for the current fiscal year.
OF this increase $347, 900 is an appropria-
ton for the extension OF the free delivery
seryies..a;The, s.r;.c appropriation for foreign
compared with the appropriation made in
the last bill and that for the inspection
service is increased by 100000.
The House Committee on War Claims
to-day decided to report favorably Senate
bill to liquidate claims OF States for ex-
penses incurred in defense of the United
States in the war of the Rebellion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
The Farmers' Convention.

WARRINGTON, January 13.-The Farmers
Congress was called to order by President
Beverly. There was q much larger attend
ance than yesterday. In accordance with
q resolution adopted yesterday, President
Beverly appointed q committee to confer
with the Senate in relation to the Secre
taryship Of Agriculture; also a COMMITTEES
to confer with the Agricultural COMMITTEES
OF Congress and State Departments.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
several resolutions, the most important oi
which is, that the clause in the charters OF
National Banks which forbids their loaning
money on real estate works q great injury
to the farmers OF the United States by de-
nying them banking privileges, and thus
causing them to pay higher rate OF inter.
est than any other class OF citizens; and
that we, farmers of the United States in
congress, do most respectfully, but ur-
gently, ask the Congress- of, tho United
States to repeal the same. It was proposed
that members call in q body upon the
President of the United States. -
A message was sent to the White House
to learn the Presidents convenience. Col.
Lamont replied that the President was en-
gagged to-day, but would be pleased to re-
ceive them tomorrow at 1:3O p. m.
The delegates OF each State and Terri
tory were asked to call upon their repre-
in Congress, and personally en-
deavor to hasten legislation on matters
which have been discussed. The Congress
then adjourned, to meet in Chicago on the
before the meeting OF the Fat
Stock Show in November, 1887.
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The Coal Strike.

New YORK, January 12.-From the coal
men it was learned this afternoon that at
least ten thousand men had been thrown
out of employment, and that thirty thou
sand persons are suffering as result OF the
strike Of thirty thousand coal handlers.
The strikers are scattered all along the
have been confident that they would win,
as they thought they had the coal supply
of New England entirely cut of. It now
seems that the New York and New England
Railroad has besn using cars of every de-
scription and rushing hundreds OF thousands
of tons of coal into New England daily
This has been kept secret, but On it's leak
It is stated that a meeting between a COM
mittee of the strikers and representatives
of the coal producing companies has been
arranged for tomorrow. The first ad-
vances were made by the strikers.
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Illinois Democratic Caucus.

SPRINGFIELD, January 13.-The Demo
cratic senatorial caucus was called to order
at 7:3O O'Clock by Senator Shut, of San
canon, and r. L. Mckinley elected per.
manent chairman. T. G. McElligott, OF
Cook, and w. H. Kister, of Marshall, we're
chosen secretaries. On motion of Senator
Bell an informal ballot for the nominat tion
OF candidate for United States Senator
was taken, with the following result: w. R.
Morrison, 28; Lloyd. IS; Stevenson 16;
R. w. Towshend, &; Jndge J. J. Phillips, g.;
n. G. Worthington, S; General J. G. Black,
r. J. Prendergrast, 1 each; NJ. w. Fuller,
1; w. j. Allen, 2. Candidates being an
nounced by the informal ballot, on motion
q formal ballot was taken with the follow
ing result: Morrison, 33; Stevenson, 2S;
Townshend. 6; Prendergrast, 1; Worthing-
ton, l; Allen, l; Black, j.; Cloonan, 1. On
the third ballot Morrison received 43 votes
and Stevenson 80, giving the nomination
to Morrison. The nomination was m ade
unanimous.
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bers OF the house who represented to him
the disorderly scene in the assembly cham.
ber and asked his advice. He replied that
they had the power of removal and they
replied that the persons engaged in the dis
order had threatened their authority. He
then suggested that the Trenton policemen
might be called in to remove all persons
not properly in the chamber and that
ended his connection with the matter.
The situation in connection with the SEN
atorial struggle is not relieved to any ex-
tent by yesterdays proceedings in the as
sembly. Governor Abbott is slightly more
hopeful on account of Turley, while Senator
Sewell's friends think Abbott's election cut
of tho question. It is not likely that the
Senate will organize to-day. The name OF
William Walter Phelps has been suggested
a. substitute for Sewell, and whom the
labor men might more readily support.
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JERKED TO ETERNITY.
Cluverius, the Seducer and Murderer,
Pays the Penalty Of his Crime.

Cluverius, the Seducer and Murderer,
Pays the Penalty Of his Crime.
RICHMOND. January 13.-Thomas J. Clu-
verius WAS hanged here shortly after
O'Clock this afternoon, without making any
confession. The crime for which Cluverius
suffered death was for the murder OF his
cousin, Miss Fannie Lillian Madison, on
March 14th, 1885. Miss Madison was
about % years old, and up to the time OF
her death was teacher in a school in Bath
county. Some two hundred witnesses were
examined. and the evidence fixed upon the
prisoner the brand OF murderer and sedu.
Ger, and at the conclusion of the trial the
Jury rendered the verdict of murder in the
first degree. The execution of the sentence
was stayed for over year by the supreme
court. The Governor was streuuously ap-
piled to for pardon or Communication Of
sentence to lie imprisonment, but could
find no reason for interfering. He, however,
respited the condemned man until to-day.
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MRS. EMMONS' CASE.

The Lady on the Stand. and Testifies.
WASHINGTON, January 14.-The hearing
of the testimony by the Marshaps jury,
summoned to inquire into the sanity OF
Mrs. Emmens, was resumed to-day. DR..
James C. Busey, Of this city, was first called
to the stand. He said he had seen Mrs.
Emmons a number OF times. Saw her on
her return from Europe.
"What is your opinion Of Mrs. Eln-. ons
as to her sanity" was asked by counsel.
II consider her sane," said the wit
ness.
Have you got any doubts of it,"
None whatever"
The letter or certificate given by DR.. Bu-
sey in October last to Mrs. Emmons, stat
ing his belief she was a sane woman, was
put in evidence. This letter advised her to
abandon alcoholic drinks and cigarette
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sTHE cHANCELLoR DowNEo
And He Dissolves the Reichstse to Got
Even.

And He Dissolves the Reichstsg to Got
Even.
BERLIN, January 14.-The fate of the
army bill was settled to-day by the Reich
stag adversely to the government and &C.
ton was Immediately taken to dissolve the
chamber. On the reassemb bling of the Reich
stag Herr Won Staffenberg's amendment
limiting the duration OF the bill to three
years was voted upon and the amendment
was carried, the vote being 1856 te 154.
The Conservatives, Imperialists and Ma
tional Liberals voted with the ministry,
the Socialists and most of the Alsatian
members abstaining from voting. Bismarck
Immediately read the imperial message dis
solving the Reichstag.
An imperial decree was issued this after
noon fixing February 21 for the holding of
general elections for members of new
Reichstag.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15

Briggs, Agent for the Northern Pacific Rail-
way at this place, and Duncan Mcdonald,
the only merchant in town. havecompleted
arrangements for the contract OF q steam
boat, to be placed on the Flathead Lake
in the spring. The above named gentlemen
will also put on q line OF stages and teams
to run in conjunction with their boat from
Ravali to the head of Flathead Lake.
This line will pass through the Flathead
reservation. This is a much needed enter
prise, and will make communication con-
venient with the head OF the lake: also the
Kootenai country, which are both well set.
tied at present. The people OF Montana
should petition Congress to throw por.
tion OF this vast reserve open to settle
ment. There is at present about 5000
acres to each individual Indian on the res.
ervation. The reserve is the most fertile
spot in Montana.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Henry's Happiness.

Some weeks ago Henry Miller, bookkeeper
at Schmidt 4, Gamers Main Street place.
had a notion that Il babe. "a we'll l-spring
OF pleasure" would make visit to his
house and took steps to prepare nice
little nest for the stranger. At A o'clock
yesterday morning there were a tired
woman, a happy mother, relieved father,
and a bouncing boy in Mr.. Miller's cham
Der. The little fellow was entertaining
number OF friends last night and can al
ready put his little toes to his mouth as he
tries to learn what all the strange rejoicing
around him means. If the boy proves to
be as good a man as his father is his
mother, in her silver-haired days, will not
be ashamed of her son.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
The Irish National League,

CINCINNATI, January 13.-The executive
council of the Irish National League ol
Fitzgerald in the chair. Twenty-Five states
were represented. A long series OF resolu-
tions was adopted on 1.-THE plan of the cam.
paign in Ireland" and concludes as follows:
Resolved, that we stigmatize the inter-
vention OF the government as a shamefully
partisan procedure, illustrative of the des-
potic manner in which the benefit of Eng
lish law is persistently denied to the Irish
people, and we hereby recallrenewed atten-
ton to the fact that the hegovernment of Ire
land, irrespective OF especial coercive legs-
lation, is, in the normal condition of it's
execution a savage and irresponsible ty-
ranny."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Jubilee Yacht Race Notes.

LONDON, January 14.-The course fol-
the Jubilee yacht race for boats OF all
nations has at last been determined upon.
The race will be sailed around the United
Kingdom. The yachts will start from the
Thames and be- required to keep Great
Britain and Ireland on port hand. The
finish point will be at Dover. British
yachtsmen approve the selection of this
course. 1t is believed it will give all yachts
whether home or foreign a fair chance. The
race will take place early in June.
The Ministerial Council was held at the
Queens residence at Osborne to-day. Seals
OF office were transferred to the new men,
bers OF the Cabinet and those who had
changed Office, and the minister kissed the
Queens hand as he formally notified them
OF their appointments.
Gladstone has been depressed ever since
he heard OF the death of Lord Iddesleigh.
He has caught cold and is now confined to
his home.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Drinking His Health.

Every time Louis XIV went hunting forty
bottles. OF wine formed an indispensable
part of his impediments. 1t is true, the
king never drank himself on such occasions,
while his courtiers invariably testified their
loyalty by tossing off copious draughts to
the health OF their royal master. One day,
however, Louis, feeling thirsty quite un-
expectedly called for q glass OF wine. A
footman stated in great alarm that there
was none left.
"Were not forty bottles brought with US
to-day, as usual?"
"Oh, yes, your Majesty; but they have
all been drank"
''Then, in FUTURE quietly replied the
king, "take fort -one bottles, 80 that there
may he at least one left for me.''
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
A Long Stick.

Uncle Josh Bennett, OF East Bozeman,
is hot under the collar. Last Friday, dur.
ing the cold snap, he gave an applicant
for work, an order to saw all the wood
there was in the yard. Uncle went out
about half an hour afterwards and found
a neat pile OF small. hollow, black wood
and the Knight Of the saw digging under
the snow for more of the same kind at the
foot of the lot. Uncle Josh approached
the arrant knight and picking up stick of
the wood smote the innocent offender di.
rectly over the apex of his vertebra. The
energetic wood sawyer had sawed up
sevsnty.five feet OF garden hose.-Bozeman
Chronicle
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Funeral of John Roach.

New YORK, January 13.-The funeral oi
John Roach, the noted ship builder, took
Church. There was a large assembly OF
friends. Bishop Harris. assisted by Rev.
DR.. McChesney, ofiiciated. A delegation oi
the leading citizens of Chester, Pa, also
were present. A large number of floral
tributes from old friende sorreuud1d tue
casket. Four hundred employees OF the
Morgan Iron Works attended in a body
and wore appropriate badges ol mourning.
The remains were inferred in Greenwood
cemetery.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Fannie BAldwin'S Case

CHICAGO, January 13.-Fannie Baldwin,
the young woman who made deadly as
sault on Lucky Baldwin some time ago in
California. was in the County Court to be
examined for insanity. The County Physi-
clan declared her insane. but stated that
her malady was OF mild type. Another
physician. with whose family Miss Baldwin
had resided, declared her to be sane. The
Court directed that she be taken to the
Home for he Friendless until her friends
could provide for her support, thus tacitly
declaring her to be responsible person.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
1t Was Old-FoShioned.

II wish you'd make me an old-fashioned
cup of coffee" he said as he sat down in
Detroit restaurant the other day.
II will sir. Want it after the fashion Of
about thirty years ago, I suppose?"
'Yes."
In few minutes cup was placed be-
fore him and be surveyed it, snuffed at it
and turned up his nose and asked:
"What do you call it?"
"An old-fashioned cup OF coffee, sir, such
as our mothers used to make. got some
Rio, burned it on the shovel, pounded it in
a rag, and it is sweetened with molasses
and dosed with skinned milk. Those
good old times are gone, sir, but the good
old-fashioned coffee can be made yet"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
The Indiana Muddle.

INDIANAPoLls, January 14.-The only
item of interest in the Legislature to-day
was developed in the House where two re.
ports in the Meagher contested election
case were presented. 1t was determined
to devote three hours to debate, the time
to be equally divided between the parties,
and that the vote should be taken not
later than 5 o'clock.
In the injunction proceedings OF Smith
against Robertson no further dilatory
motions were made. Attorney General
McHpner appeared for Robertson and occu-
pied the forenoon in argument, and the
attorneys for Smith will, it is expected,
answer this afternoon. A decision tonight
is possible, but not at all probable.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
House

Mr.. Bland, OF Missouri. from the Com
mittee on Coinage, Weights & Measures
reported back resolution calling upon
the Secretary OF the Treasury for informa.
ton as to the monthly purchases and coin.
the first six months OF the present fiscal
year, also information as to whether the
law requiring the purchase and coinage
Of not less than two million dollars worth
OF silver bullion had been compiled with.
Adopted.
The floor was accorded to the committee
on the judiciary and the following bills
were passed: authorizing the service Of civil
and criminal process issued by any terri
torial court within the Indian and military
reservations and the Yellowstone National
Park, amending the law regulating the re-
noval Of causes from State to Federal
courts; (the bill increases the minimum
jurisdiction OF circurt courts from $500 to
$4,000, takes away from circuit courts
jurisdiction OF cases in favor OF assignees oi
promissory notes and bills OF exchange and
restricts to the defendant the right to re-
move the cause from the State to the Fed.
eral courts. 1t deprives circuit courts OF
jurisdiction of any suit OF civil nature
between corporations and persons OF any
state in which such corporation, at
accrued may have been carrying
on any business authorized by law, Great
ing it, except in cases arising under copy
right OF patent laws, and in like cases
which said courts are authorized by act
to take original cognizances OF suits be-
tween citizens OF the same States, and pro-
hibits any such suit between q corporation
and citizen or citizens of a State in which
it may be doing business from being re.
moved into any circuit court of the United
States except in like cases in which such
removal is authorized by former provi-
sions in suits between citizens OF the same
State.
Mr.. Tucker. OF Virginia, called up the
bill providing for bringing OF suits against
the Government of the United States, and
after very brief discussion it was passed.
It's provisions are substantially: Juris'
diction OF the cost OF claims extended by
engraitiDg the following additional subjects
ofjurisdiction: Claims founded upon the
construction OF the United States; limita-
tions OF all claims under this act is six
years, thus excluding all war claims;
Jurisdiction concurrent with court
OF claims is given to District and Circuit
Court OF the United States in cases where
the money value does not exceed SIC, 900;
the right OF appeal is secured in all cases
to both parties to the Supreme Court.
Provision is made for interest at per
cent. on judgment OF decree from its
date. Claims OF aliens under treaty or in
ternational law may be referred by the
State Department. with the assent Of the
representative OF the foreign government.
to the Court OF Claims. with the consent oi
claimants. Heads of departments may re.
fer any claim now pending to the
Court Of Claims for judgment OF their
claims. The Court of Claims, on any case
referred to it by Congress under the Bow
man act, as go, which it has jurisdiction to
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A Devilisll Act.

oregonian's North Yackima-washington
Territory special says: A Chinaman at
work on the Northern Pacific construction
atCleellum having had quarrel with two
of his countrymen, placed giant powder
cartridge between them while they were
asleep, and lighting the fuse, went to a
place OF safety. The explosion blew out
the entire side OF one Chinatnan while the
other is so badly mutilated he cannot
recover.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
A Star Route Case.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, January 14.-In the
Star Route case of the Government against
J. c. Chidester and others, brought before
United States Judge Caldwell, on suit to
recover STA, 900, claimed to have been
overapid on the mail route extending from
Fort Worth, Texas, to Yuma, Arizona, the
jury, without leaving their seats, rendered
d verdict for the defendant. The court in
structed the jury there was no evidence OF
fraud.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Indiana's Next Senator,

indianapolis, January 13.-The Demo.
cratic Senatorial caucus was held tonight,
seventy-two members being present. On
the fourth ballot David Turpie was nomi.
mated, receiving forty-fve votes. EA-Sena-
tor Mcdonald was his principal competi-
tor. Four Democrats, Knights OF Labor,
declined to enter the caucus. and it is not
known whether they will support the NOM
inee. Mr.. Turpie is United States Attor-
ney for Indiana.
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A Mysterious Death.

LOUISVILLE, January 14.-Jno. Snigert,
a yonng man. and tailor, died in this
city this morning, the circumstances at
tending his death being somewhat peculiar.
He has been visiting for a long time a young
lady named Miss Thesera Pfeffer and was
engaged to her. The wedding was to take
place shortly. Wednesday night he called,
and the twain lovingly and happily dis
cussed their future. About 10 o'clock he
rose to 60 and was kissing his sweetheart
goodnight when he experienced choking
sensation in his throat, swooned and fell
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
Strikers Out,

JERSEY Cry, January 14.-The remain
ing employees at Lorilard's tobacco works
quit work this afternoon. The last to 60
out were girls who put revenue stamps on
manufactured goods. The entire force OF
about 3, $500 employees are now out, and
the large factory is now idle. The strikers
dispersed quietly, and there was no disor-
der.